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Seeing in Eurovision
Today, the web is abuzz with news of the latest American Idol winner (or as abuzz as one can be about a topic very few people seem to care about), but here at PV, we’re looking ahead to the true talent contest of the year: Eurovision. Yes, this Saturday, the countries of Europe pit their [...]
Continue reading...Don’t Know Much About History?
22. May 2008 Posted by Plattie
Excuse me for getting all intellectual on your collective asses this week, but I have for once been indulging in some television which actually has redeeming educational value. I know! I was shocked too. Don’t worry, I’m still hooked on Britain’s Next Top Model and I have yet to find a better ironing companion than [...]
Continue reading...Family Ties [Doctor Who]
15. May 2008 Posted by Anna
Doctor Who, S04 E06:The Doctor’s Daughter This week: The Doctor has a daughter. A perky, somersaulting daughter. Anna is slightly underwhelmed.
Continue reading...Baked Potatoes [Doctor Who]
8. May 2008 Posted by Anna
Doctor Who, S04 E05: The Poison Sky This week on Doctor Who: the Doctor saves the day (again), Donna is noble by name and by nature (again), Martha tries to bid farewell to the Tardis (again) and a tertiary character dies so that others may live (also again). Anna is entertained.
Continue reading...Seeing Through The Invisibles
8. May 2008 Posted by Plattie
When I heard that Anthony Head (best known for playing Giles in Buffy) was appearing in The Invisibles, a BBC drama about a retired master criminal trying to go straight and failing, I was cautiously optimistic. I’m a big fan of heist shows, like Hustle, in which clever types plot to steal money in ingenious [...]
Continue reading...The Doctor vs. The Potato Heads
2. May 2008 Posted by Anna
Doctor Who, S04 E04: The Sontaran Strategem This week: The Doctor confronts the most evil potato-headed villains of them all when the Sontarans return after a 23-year Who break. Also, Martha Jones is back!
Continue reading...Showing Some Skins
1. May 2008 Posted by Marcia
Having taught A-levels in the UK for several years, I have come to one conclusion: either teenagers have changed a lot since I was in high school, or British teenagers are a wilder bunch than any of the Americans I used to know. You scoff, I know. The American stereotype of the British is that of [...]
Continue reading...The Doctor Is Bovvered
1. May 2008 Posted by Marcia
Due to the various complexities of life, Anna’s next fabulous Doctor Who recap will be up tomorrow, rather than today. In the meantime, tide yourself over with this clip of David Tennant and Catherine Tate from the 2007 Comic Relief.
Continue reading...Tuesday Tidbits: BBC Edition
The BBC has picked up Being Human for a full series. Although it won’t air until 2009, it’s good to know that a show about a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost sharing a flat will get a second chance. If we’re really lucky, they’ll expand to include a witch and a troll and create [...]
Continue reading...Ood Have Thought It? [Doctor Who]
24. April 2008 Posted by Anna
Doctor Who, S04 E03: Planet of the Ood This week: The Doctor and Donna leave Earth behind to visit the Planet of the Ood, where they uncover lots of creatures in need of saving. Also, Catherine Tate is becoming the heart of Doctor Who. much to my surprise. Recap and spoilers after the jump.
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22. May 2008 Posted by Marcia
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